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Illustration depicting cybercrime, highlighting networks dismantled and arrests made by Interpol.
Cybercrime: Interpol questions 574 people in Benin and in 18 other countries.

Interpol announced the arrest of 574 individuals as part of a wide international operation conducted simultaneously in Benin and in 18 other African countries. The operation, coordinated by the global policing organization, aims to strengthen the fight against cybercrime, a scourge on the rise that is increasingly mobilizing security services at the continental level. According […]

Africa
Armes decouvertes au campus de Cocody
Benin: weapons and military equipment found at a man’s home in Djougou

An operation carried out by the Republican Police on the morning of 16 December 2025 led to the discovery of a significant arsenal at the home of an individual in Kolokondé, not far from Djougou, in northern Benin. Security forces, supported by the Peloton de Surveillance et d’Intervention (PSI) of Djougou, arrested a man suspected […]

Benin
Un véhicule de la police républicaine
Godomey: thirteen people arrested for cannabis trafficking

A police operation carried out in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, resulted in the arrest of thirteen individuals suspected of cannabis trafficking. The arrests took place in a neighborhood known as a gathering point frequented by dealers and users of the illicit substance. According to authorities, these people were suspected of being involved in […]

Benin
Sounon Boké Soumaïla
Mutiny on December 7 in Benin: here’s why Deputy Sounon Boké was questioned.

MP Sounon Boké, a member of the party Les Démocrates, is no longer free to move. The elected representative for the second electoral constituency is now among those taken into custody as part of the investigation opened after the foiled mutiny of Sunday, December 7, 2025. In the aftermath of the failed coup, the Police […]

Benin
Yvon Détchénou - Nouveau ministre de justice
Benin: new warden appointed to Abomey-Calavi Civil Prison

The Ministry of Justice has appointed a new warden at the Abomey-Calavi civil prison. This decision is part of movements within the prison administration aimed at strengthening the management of the country’s correctional facilities. The new warden assumed his duties upon appointment and is responsible for overseeing all logistical, administrative, and disciplinary activities of the […]

Benin
Colonel Dieudonné Tévoédjrè
Benin: National Guard commander details the December 7 mutiny

In an interview with RFI, Colonel Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè, commander of the Garde républicaine, gives a detailed account of the attack carried out on the night of Sunday, December 7, 2025, against President Patrice Talon’s residence in Cotonou. For the first time, the officer lays out the timeline of events, his unit’s response and the […]

Benin
Le lieutenant-colonel Pascal Tigri
Failed coup attempt in Benin: government reveals new details

The government provided new details about the foiled coup attempt on the night of December 6–7. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji described how events unfolded and gave a preliminary assessment of the attack on the presidential residence. According to the spokesperson, the assault was so intense that the forces deployed […]

Benin
Mgr Roger Houngbédji, Archevêque de Cotonou
The Episcopal Conference of Benin condemns the attempted coup and calls for peace

In a communiqué dated 7 December 2025, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) expressed its deep concern over the attempted coup d’état that took place this Sunday. It firmly condemns any use of force as well as any action likely to undermine peace and national unity. The text, issued under number 366/25/CEB, deplores the acts […]

Benin
Adrien Houngbédji, président du PRD
Attempted coup d’état: Adrien Houngbédji condemns and reaffirms his support for Patrice Talon

The insurrection launched on Sunday, December 7, 2025, by a group of mutinous soldiers continues to provoke reactions within Benin’s political class. In a video statement released to the public, the former president of the National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji, strongly condemned the attempt to overthrow the institutions and expressed his unconditional support for President […]

Benin
Patrice Talon et Bola Tinubu au défilé militaire
Foiled coup attempt in Benin: Nigeria lent a helping hand in the response

Nigerian air forces deployed a fighter to Benin to carry out aerial reconnaissance after a coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and the national armed forces announced. A coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and national armed forces said. In the early hours, a group […]

Benin
Terrorist Attacks in Benin and West Africa
Security crisis in Nigeria: the Defense Minister resigns amid a surge in violence

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is no longer Nigeria’s Minister of Defense. The presidency officially confirmed his resignation this Monday, December 2, 2025, citing “health reasons”. The timing did not go unnoticed, however, with the security situation remaining highly unstable, according to RFI. The country has been shaken by an unusually large wave of kidnappings. In a […]

Nigeria
Un véhicule de la police républicaine
Opération Écran 2025: the Police républicaine provides an update

The Republican Police released the results of “Operation Screen 2025”, dubbed in French “Opération Écran”, a measure carried out simultaneously at several strategic entry points to the country. According to information relayed by BIP Radio, checks were carried out at the border posts of Hillacondji, Hounsahoué and Sèmè-Kraké, as well as at the port of […]

Benin
Police officers conducting bicycle patrols in Cotonou's 5th arrondissement for enhanced security.
Cotonou: police officers are testing bicycle patrols in the 5th arrondissement

Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station, accompanied by their Commissioner and his deputy, rode along several strategic routes to maintain an active and visible presence in the field. The patrol began at Jardin […]

Benin
Le président nigérian, Bola Tinubu, et son homologue américain, Donald Trump. Montage avec l’AFP.
“The Nigerian government will not be intimidated,” Tinubu in the face of Trump’s threats

Facing threats of intervention from Donald Trump and accusations of religious violence, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his country’s sovereignty and promises to defeat terrorism “without backing down”. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his country will not give in to any form of intimidation, despite rising international concerns over accusations of persecution against […]

Nigeria
Société
Tchaourou: young man’s lifeless body discovered at the bus station

A tragedy struck the municipality of Tchaourou on Wednesday evening. The lifeless body of a young man, about twenty years old, was found at the town’s bus station. According to initial testimony gathered on site, the victim, described as a foreigner, was discovered around 10 p.m. by users of the terminal, lying on the ground […]

Benin
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaking during a rally in Abuja. Dressed in traditional agbada attire, he passionately defends his political vision amid growing criticism.
Nigeria denounces a foreign campaign over an alleged “Christian genocide”

The Nigerian government accuses foreign lobbyists, notably American ones, of spreading false information about the country’s security situation, which it says fuels a misleading and divisive narrative. On Wednesday the Nigerian government denounced the interference of certain foreign lobbyists it accuses of promoting a false narrative of a “Christian genocide” in the country. At a […]

Nigeria
Le président de la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest et président du Nigéria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, réagit en s'adressant au chef d'État et de gouvernement de la Cédéao à Abuja le 30 juillet 2023.
Security: Nigeria denies an attempted coup after the arrest of 16 officers

Nigerian authorities officially responded on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to rumors of a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Ministry of Defence described press articles referring to a “conspiracy” as “false allegations,” saying the 16 officers recently arrested were subject to routine disciplinary measures rather than a plot to topple the government. The […]

Nigeria
Société
Security: Benin repatriates a fugitive arrested in Nigeria for cross-border crimes

Sunday, September 28, 2025, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, apprehended in Idi Iroko, Ogun State, a Beninese national named Sunday Kotin, who was wanted for various cross-border crimes. The charges against him include armed banditry, drug trafficking, smuggling of weapons and ammunition, and cattle theft. Fleeing Beninese justice, he took refuge on Nigerian territory […]

Benin
Un véhicule de la police républicaine
Godomey: Republican Police deliver a major blow against the underworld

From Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025, the Godomey district police station carried out a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of thirty (30) individuals involved in various offenses, notably thefts of motorcycles, air conditioners, mobile phones, computers and even possession of a firearm. This action is part of the Police républicaine’s […]

Benin
Camion Togo@république togolaise
Benin: heavy trucks over 10 tonnes subject to new rules in Grand Nokoué

The Beninese government has adopted new provisions regulating the movement of heavy trucks exceeding ten (10) tonnes in the Grand Nokoué. Effective January 1, 2026, this regulation is set out in Decree No. 2025-508 of September 3, 2025. Under these new provisions, heavy trucks over ten tonnes must follow designated mandatory routes from the Port […]

Benin
Participants at the regional dialogue in Cotonou discussing peace architectures in West Africa.
Regional dialogue in Cotonou concludes: roadmap adopted to strengthen peace architectures in West Africa

The regional meeting on peace architectures in West Africa concluded on Friday at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou, Benin, after two days of work bringing together representatives of states, civil society and development partners. Participants adopted a roadmap stressing regional cooperation, the inclusion of youth and women, and the strengthening of institutional capacities to combat […]

Benin
Société
Benin: bodies of 3 suspected terrorists found in the bush in Kalalé

Three bodies of suspected terrorists were discovered on Sunday, September 14, in the bush between Nassiconzi and Dangazzi, in the commune of Kalalé. According to Bip Radio, this discovery is believed to be linked to the response by the Beninese armed forces after the attack on the Kalalé central police station, which occurred at dawn […]

Benin
Hungry
Parakou: unrest at Sinohydro’s paving sites

Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025, workers from the Chinese company Sinohydro, mostly formwork carpenters, ironworkers and laborers, took to the streets to denounce several months of unpaid wages. Gathered in front […]

Benin
Un véhicule de la police républicaine
Police operation in Parakou: offenders and prostitutes arrested

During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpébié, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement of Parakou. The operation, led by the Departmental Director of the Republican Police (DDPR) of Borgou, aimed to improve security in this area known to be sensitive. […]

Benin
Société
Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance

Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance. In a circular signed by its Director General, Bart Johan Jozef Van Eenoo, and published on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the port authority announces the implementation of eight security rules intended to govern the unloading, devanning, and stuffing of frozen goods. Addressed to all port stakeholders, […]

Benin

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